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Musk says he’s building Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas

Elon Musk announces a new chip manufacturing facility aimed at scaling production for robotics.

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Elon Musk has announced the establishment of a Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas, which will be operated jointly by Tesla and SpaceX.

This facility is designed to focus on large-scale chip production specifically for robotics applications, addressing the increasing demand for advanced robotics technology.

The strategic location in Austin is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and support the growing ecosystem of tech innovation in the region.

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Primary source The Verge
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First published 2026-03-22T14:06:48.000Z

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Update at 11:58 UTC on 2026-03-23

EuroNews reported Elon Musk revealed plans for ‘Terafab,’ a chip manufacturing facility that will be jointly run by SpaceX and Tesla, on Saturday.

Sources: EuroNews

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